Lectures and CoursesMembers of the Committee regularly give talks of various kinds on Roman Archaeology to the wider community. - In recent years David Kennedy has given courses through UWA Extension on "Roman Britain: Invasion and Conquest" (2002); "Hadrian's Wall" (2004); "Petra and the Nabataeans" (2004); (with Glenys Wootton) "Bread and Circuses" (2005); "The Roman Army" (2006); "Britain in the Roman Empire" (2007)
- In January and February 2007 David Kennedy gave lectures on five consecutive weeks to a UWA Extension class on the theme of "Britain in the Roman Empire"
- In August 2007, The Treasurer, Maire Gomes, talked on "Roman Archaeology" to the University of the Third Age (U3A) at Rockingham.
- In November 2007 David Kennedy talked on "Roman Britain" at Dalkeith Library for the Joondalup Libraries group
- In January 2008 David Kennedy did a 45 minute interview and talk on Roman Archaeology on Radio Twin Cities FM in the northern suburbs.
- In June 2008 David Kennedy gave lectures on 4 consecutive weeks to a UWA Extension class on the theme "Everyday Life in the Roman Army"
- On 26 July one of the regular Saturday afternoon sessions of the Roman Archaeology Group was opened up to TEE Ancient History students. About 100 students together with a number of their teachers and parents joined about 70 Members at a 4-lecture stretched session on Julius Caesar. One of the schools has added a positive write-up to its web site: http://www.ccgs.wa.edu.au/atccgs/areas-of-interest/senior-school/uwa-and-ccgs-strengthen-ancient-history-ties
- In January 2009 David Kennedy gave lectures on 4 consecutive weeks to a UWA Extension class on the theme "Roman Archaeology: The Face of Battle"
If you have a group which might be interested in a lecture or informal talk on some aspect of Roman Archaeology, contact the Secretary, Michael Manley. | |
